Policy Perspective
HHS and NIH Research Regulatory Reform
The document, produced by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a comprehensive critique of the current landscape of federal research regulations, with particular attention to the policies promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It draws attention to the growing administrative and financial burden placed on rese
COGR Releases Matrix of Recent Legislative Actions Taken to Reduce Research Regulatory Burden
The document provides an overview of legislative and policy developments from late 2016 that aim to alleviate regulatory burdens on research activities, particularly those affecting higher education institutions (IHEs) and federally funded researchers. Notably, three key legislative acts are addressed: the 21st Century Cures Act, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and the National De
COGR October 2017 Meeting Report Now Available
The October 2017 COGR Meeting Report provides a detailed overview of key developments affecting research universities and organizations, focusing on federal policy, regulatory changes, and compliance matters. Major issues included the ongoing debates over tax reform and its potential negative implications for universities and nonprofits, particularly regarding the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” The meet
Joint Comment Letter on USDA Reform
The document constitutes a formal comment submitted by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to a federal request for input on regulatory reform, particularly regarding USDA policies for animal research. The associations a
